Given some of the recent "discussions", I feel slighted that I haven't had a question or an issue up for debate....errr I mean comment in a long time here.So, if we can get to double digit responses on things like front end alignments and tire plugs and let's not forget the ever popular 2500 vs 3500 and GVW vs GVWR (and all of it's associated discussions), I want to pose a question to the crater of wisdom here.Over or under? We all know that over is the best way to install a roll of TeePee in the bathroom in your home.But what about in an RV, and what if it's a wet or dry bath? Does the orientation matter if it's special RV TeePee or just regular ole store bought?Is it the same recommendation for single ply vs quilted 2 ply?What if it's scented?If my Tee Pee holder is on te outside wall of the RV will installin it one way or another affect the sway of the trailer or camper while towed? Same if it's on a back or front wall? Do you remove the roll less it's a certain % used before towing due to tongue weight limitations or CCC concerns?This has been heavy on my mind recently, as I've spent the last few weeks living in my camper. Noticed the TeePee roll was installed "under" and I wonder if that added to the body roll in the corners when I drove it over here? Gotta be something, caused it, so figure I'd start with the easy things and move up from there.

rk911 wrote:I vote OVERThanks for the vote, but I'm not looking for votes. I need real world experiences and/or limitations here. This isn't something to be contemplated lightly. I mean with only 2 real options, a person is either right or wrong! Not alot of wiggle room here and frankly I'm concerned this may need to be changed or rectified prior to moving the camper, and I have to do that Thursday and it will be dark and I'll be driving up a steep washboard road, and, well, I just don't want to have any issues. I mean, I adjusted my tire psi to within 1/10th of a psi for the proper pressure for the weight, altitude and temperature, but now it's colder here and I'm at a different altitude. Plus I saw a sign that said "Enjoy the Mountain air", so that has me a little freaked out. Is this air different than the city air where I adjusted the pressure?So anyway, having the TeePee right would go a long ways to calming my nerves. I am moving the TC 11.67 miles, as shown on my gps, but by Rand McNalley it looks more like 12 miles. But then I drove the route yesterday at about 5:42pm (start time), just to check the important stuff and my other truck said 12.3 miles.But I did stop at the store for beer, how many miles do you think I used up in the parking lot? I didn't measure it.I forgot, the job I'm building, I have closed the highway for 17 days (we're working around the clock). Do you think I'll be able to drive trough there, or do I need to take the detour? I mean, I'm in charge of the job, but I didn't see any directions in the Owners manual for the truck or the camper about drivin through construction sites vs using the detour. And I read all the pages....twice. If I can't drive through, I'll have to go around with all the rest of the traffic and that is 26.38miles (by gps only, I've given up on the other truck, I think the speedometer needs to be calibrated because the tires are bigger than stock and Rand Mc Nalley doesn't show the detour). Still unsure what to doo here. Help is appreciated! TIA

There are arguments both ways but to me it depends on where they mount the holder... As for brand.. There have been many "Tests" done. and some TP's break up fairly fast when exposed to water.. Some slower... BUt by the time I can finish the paperwork. Stand up, pullup, zip up. button up. and buckle up. and get outside and open up (the dump valve) it's not going to matter cause even the slower ones will have broken up.

If you have cats under, no cats over!

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CavemanCharlie
Explorer III
Nov 02, 2018
mobeewan wrote:
Since it is Halloween:

Over

Under

That's cool !!!!

But, Around here if your a kid and you do that to someones yard, or trees, you end up in court and have to do community service.

Good news is that if your a minor with no previous convictions and you make the probationary period it doesn't go on your record.
bpounds
Nomad
Oct 31, 2018
Can't believe this topic still has the runs...

I can't add to the roll direction question, but as I sat and contemplated the other day, this thread crossed my mind, and I suddenly realized I had a useful tip regarding the TP.

And someone conveniently mentioned the paper unrolling while you drive down the road. My wife, in a stroke of genius I might add, solved this problem. And here it is, so brace yourself.

When you mount the roll, over/under as you choose, squeeze the roll so that the cardboard liner becomes an oval. Henceforth, gravity will prevent uncontrolled unrolling of the paper, yet the roll is still fully functional, albeit a bit wobbly.
mobeewan
Explorer
Oct 31, 2018
Since it is Halloween:

Over

Under
down_home
Explorer II
Oct 31, 2018
Doesn't matter all the rolls of tp now have too large a hole. Put them on the tp hanger and they end up in the floor. So when you go to the toilet pick up the roll and take it from the side or if you prefer turn it over an from th other side. Sometimes you can pick up the end of the tp out in the hall when you have been on curvy mtn roads. That;s fun. Saw a tp shooter. Thinking of making an auto dispenser for those who don't have cats.
harley4275
Explorer
Oct 31, 2018
I thought over/ under was about springs over or under axles...oh well..
harryjr
Explorer
Oct 31, 2018
Saw the over/under topic and thought we were going to discuss shotguns. Guess I won't jump in with any comments about side by sides or automatics. And forget about those pump actions.
CR_CRUISER
Explorer
Oct 27, 2018
And unless you want to get in touch with your inner self, don't buy that cheap one ply toilet paper.
lfcjasp
Explorer
Oct 26, 2018
Dutch_12078 wrote:
I don't why "over/under?" is even a question anymore. Seth Wheeler of Albany, NY completely settled this in 1891.

The experts (ahem) have spoken: i'ts OVER.
CFerguson
Explorer
Oct 26, 2018
I don't have the link, but the patent for TP shows it to be OVER.
This also leaves spiders fewer places to hide.
Dutch_12078
Explorer II
Oct 14, 2018
CavemanCharlie wrote:
Dutch_12078 wrote:
Sheeesh! Apparently the guy that patented rolled toilet paper should have been more specific about "over" being the proper orientation of the roll instead of just showing it that way in every drawing.

Maybe it was just easier to draw it that way. And drawing it like that shows the idea better.

Nope, the drawings accurately depict exactly the way the inventor intended the roll to used. Any other way violates his patent... ;)

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